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Opinion on aftermarket headlights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by raymond1089, Apr 16, 2013.

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Apr 16, 2013 at 8:49 PM

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Ok so i would like some input on the best choice on after market head lights i unfortunately busted my driver side light so im looking for new ones i really like the smoked look i know its not as great for performance tho. I already have HID's some im good there.

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Retrofit. Hands down the best bang for your buck.

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I just put some LEDs in my 1st gen. But I believe your best option is to retrofit. Or buy retrofitted lights. Don't put HIDs in a stock housing.

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OP, are you talking about actual headlight and not the bulb right? In my experience, aftermarket headlights usually are not as good as OEM as they tend to have leak and gets moisture on the inside.

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